F9 chord on guitar
F Dominant Ninth. Notes: F, A, C, Eb and G.
How to play F9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play F9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the F9 chord?
F9 (F dominant ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play F9 on guitar?
The easiest F9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is F9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.